Culture Secretary addresses Society of Editors about Telegraph sale

The video discusses the government's role in protecting the Free Press, highlighting three areas: newspaper ownership, wealth used to silence voices, and big tech's control over media. It details a specific case involving foreign state attempts to purchase a British newspaper, the existing legal framework, and the government's intervention to strengthen laws against foreign influence. The revised legislation now bans any foreign state ownership or control over newspapers, ensuring media independence.

What concerns were raised regarding foreign state ownership of newspapers?

How did the existing law empower the Secretary of State for Culture regarding newspaper purchases?

What were the features of the powers that raised fears among Parliament and journalists?

What actions did the government take to protect the Free Press?

What changes were made to the legislation concerning foreign state influence over newspapers?